Did Your McDonald's Happy Meal Have Two Toys? It's Not a Mistake

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McDonald's Happy Meal Have Two Toys

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McDonald's Happy Meal Have Two Toys
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Double the Happiness

Happy Meals put a smile on everyone’s face, whether you’re a kid who loves the toys or a grown-up who just wants a small combo meal in a colorful box (no judgment!).  

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Why Is McDonald’s Giving Out Two Happy Meal Toys?

McDonald’s is hoping to inspire children to be kind and generous to others during the holiday season. The second toy in each Happy Meal is meant to be gifted to someone else, and it’s even indicated on the box that one is meant for keeping, and the other is meant for gifting. 


“Whether they choose to gift their extra toy to a family member, make a friend smile, or show kindness to a neighbor, it’s all about helping kids feel the joy of giving this holiday season,” said Jennifer “JJ” Healan, McDonald’s Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Brand, Content & Culture, in a press release. 

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What Are the Toys?

The toys in these special Happy Meals are from Pet Simulator, a game in Roblox about collecting different kinds of pets. There will be two toys in each Happy Meal, plus a sheet of 18 stickers to make different Pet Simulators with your toys. The gift toy is already boxed and ready to be given out. 

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How Long Will We Get Double Happy Meal Toys?

The Pet Simulator Happy Meals will go on sale at McDonald’s on Nov. 26, 2024. They’ll only be available through Dec. 16, and “while supplies last.” We’re not sure whether these will sell out, but a lot of McDonald’s recent Happy Meals have been very popular.  

McDonald's Teenie Beanie Babies
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Other Memorable Happy Meal Toys

If this news is leaving you nostalgic (and like us, you have no idea what Pet Simulator was) for Happy Meal toys of your youth, check out our roundup of the best McDonald’s toys of all time. Who can forget the Teenie Beanie Babies and all the crazy hype that went with them?!